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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.98, 24,036.96 and 7,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.98, 24,036.96 and 7,701.44 is: 11,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.98 : 24,036.96 = 7,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.98/24,036.96 = 7,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.98x = 24,036.96 × 7,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.98x = 185,119,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,119,205.22/16,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,553.36

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